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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Wedding Date Art

I realize it is only October, but I have been working hard to get names checked off my Christmas gift list for a couple of weeks. I was so excited with my most recent project, I could not wait until November or December to share this with all of you.

The most popular post I have posted on Full of Great Ideas was my absolute favorite project, my Name and Est. art. It is my fall back gift. I have given it to friends, family, teachers, daycare, etc. I have even changed it so that it is a baby announcement for my recently born nephew. Well, when my brother was married I knew I wanted to make him one but I wanted it to be unique. Not only because everyone in our family has one like mine but also because his last name doesn't fit as nicely.

I remember seeing something on Pinterest that I loved, but as you know, if you don't Pin it while you see it you will not find it again. I knew the image I saw was similar to the baby announcement but had a photo on the top.

So here is what I created first:

Then I thought I would try sepia:

And lastly, my personal favorite, black and while:

I used the same technique as I did with the name/est. art. Here are the links to the Leo Reynolds site where you will find the letters and numbers.

When you find a number you like, make sure you open it fully before saving or inserting it. When you are looking at the page of 50 or so small images, click on the image you like to make it larger, then right click on the image and select 'View Medium 640' or bigger. Once the new image opens you can drag and drop from this screen ..but if that doesn't work, right click on it again and select 'save image as'. Save the letter/number to a place on your computer where you can find it. Open the Publisher file and 'insert', 'picture', 'from file'. Find the letter/number on your computer and select it. Adjust the image size to fit.

Once you are happy with the design, save the image as a high resolution JPEG (to do this in Publisher follow theses steps: 'Save As', 'Save as type', 'JPEG', 'Change...' (Resolution), 'High quality printing or commercial printing (300dpi)') .

I was so anxious to see how it looked (as you know I am not a patient person), I printed it off on my horrible home printer. By no means did this give me the best results, but it did prove I love the way it turned out.

I created two sizes for this, the first was 8x10 and the second was 11.75 x15.75 (to fit into Ikea frames and to be printed on a 12x18 sheet at Costco). I am extremely happy with how the 8x10 looks with a mat but the larger will look great too without a mat.

I will print this at Costco for $1.89 and I had the frame on hand..so grand total for this Christmas gift is under $2. I guess if I had to buy a frame, it would be under $20. Not bad.

What do you think? Is anyone else working on their Christmas list already?

UPDATE: I have uploaded the Microsoft Publisher file to Google documents. You can download it here. Please leave me a comment to let me know whether or not you were able to download it ok. I am willing to share this as long as you promise to use it for personal use only and not to sell them. Note when you click on the link, Google documents will give you a note saying "Sorry,
we are unable to generate a view of the document at this time. Please
try again later." Or it will say
"click here to download original file" you can save it by clicking on
the link. That is ok. Simple click on the arrow down button
(next to the print symbol) to download the file. Save the file and then you will have no
problem opening it in Publisher after you download it.
Stephanie

Working on my list with a combination of DIY gifts and freebies and discounted stuff from coupon web sites. Takes time to get thoughtful gifts that are not expensive. Love the frame, good luck with your list.

I LOVE this!!! Thank you so much for this step by step instruction! (Boy do I need that!)I would love for you to email me this layout:Amee0521@gmail.com I will use it for my personal use only! I'm going to make Christmas gifts! :)Thank YOU!

Wow, I just found your blog through a Pinterest post, what a goldmine of great ideas and projects! I LOVE this wedding date project and would love for you to send me the template. My daughter just got married and this will make a wonderful gift for Christmas. My email is mallatts@msn.com

Oooooo, I love it. What a great idea. I'd love to make one for my brother and sister-in-law as well. I definitely don't have time to make this stuff to sell - ha! I'll send you an e-mail with my address. Thanks :)

This is absolutely beautiful and would love to make this for my sister in law as a Christmas gift! If you could send me your layout I would be sooo grateful! My email is Kelly93084@hotmail.com. Thank you soooo much!! <3

This is just fabulous will work well for a baby announcement.Would luv for my readers to follow this, inviting you to link at http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/10/halloween-ideas-and-home-decor-party.htmlThanksMaggiehttp://passionatelyartistic.com

Thank you so much for the link to the numbers & letters. {and thank him for his hard & amazing work!! LOL} I would love your template. I don't have family that would enjoy anything like this & although we've been married 7 years, I want to create one for us! :) robbins2roberts at gmail dot com. Thanks!! LOVE your blog. Found it on Pinterest.

This is so beautiful, I would love to make one for my own home and also for my brother who is getting married next year. I will drop you an email and would be so grateful if you could send me the template. Many thanks in advance!

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I bought a similar one for a wedding gift last year, but would love to make one as an anniversary gift for my husband. Sending you an email for the template. Thank you!

I love this!!! I am always the creative picture giver in my family and I had two weddings this year and would love to do this for them! Please send template to christyallen2009@gmail.com and Thank You so much for sharing!!!

Hi, Stephanie - this is just amazing and I'd be very appreciative if you would email me the template - dyan.cc@verizon.net. My niece is expecting and I plan to make the baby announcement for her. Thanks for your generosity.

I've been having the hardest time coming up with an inexpensive present for my husband (we set gift limits this year) and this would be perfect as we just got married this fall. I'll send you an email for the template.Thanks!

I absolutely love this and thank you for putting in the step by step directions. Would you please email me the template? chez12@bellsouth.net I would love to surprise a dear friend getting married in April.Thanks

Can anyone send me this template please. My parents anniversary is in a week and I really wanted to do this for them. Thanks so much, it would be greatly appreciated! My email is rochellem21@comcast.net

Hi I requested to be emailed this template but don't see that i received it yet...? Could you please send to fkland@yahoo.com!??!?!? I have my numbers downloaded and a picture ready...just waiting for the template! Thx! Kim Landon

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